Pumpkin Bisque

1 1/2 tbsp. unsalted butter

1 sm. onion, chopped

1 c. pumpkin puree or canned pumpkin

1 1/4 c. chicken broth

1/2 tsp. cinnamon

1/4 tsp. nutmeg

1 c. heavy cream

Salt and freshly ground pepper
In medium saucepan saute onion in butter until translucent, not brown. Add pumpkin, chicken broth, 2 cups water, cinnamon and nutmeg. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low and add cream. Gently heat bisque until hot. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Taco Soup

I got this from Beth H. and it is easy and really good. Everyone likes this in our house.

2 cans chicken, strained
1 carton chicken broth
1 can tomato sauce
1 can Rotel, strained
1 can black beans, strained
2 cups frozen corn
2 Tbsp. of olive oil
1 Tbsp cumin
1/8 tsp garlic
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp chili powder
tortillas cut in strips

Heat oil and spices in pot. Add chicken and coat with the spice mixture. Add 1/2 chicken broth, 1/2 a can of tomato sauce, beans, corn, and Rotel. Bring to a boil. Add more broth and sauce until you reach desired consistency. Simmer until dinner. Add tortilla strips before serving.
I also have served with fritos and also in a bread bowl. All ways are really good.

Tina's Cheese Soup

1 stick unsalted butter
1 small onion chopped
3 carrots grated
3 ribs celery sliced
saute above in the butter add 2 cans low salt chicken broth--simmer 30 mins.
add 2 cans potato soup
1 can fiesta nacho soup
1 lb.velveeta cheese
stir until melted
add 8oz lite sour creamstir until melted

add dash of curry,cayenne pepper,and nutmeg(or to taste)